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    You are here: Home / Sandwiches / Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh Sandwiches

    LAST UPDATED: January 28, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: June 8, 2016

    Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh Sandwiches

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    Crispy Maple Dijon Tempeh Sandwiches

    Crispy cornmeal crusted tempeh is drenched in sweet maple-Dijon sauce and stuffed into toasty bread with wasabi slaw to make these satisfying and scrumptious vegan tempeh sandwiches.

    Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh Sandwiches

    This was such a good sandwich, and totally not my idea. Well, the tempeh wasn't my idea, but putting it on a sandwich was. The tempeh is kind of the best part though...it's all crispy cornmeal coated and drenched in sweet maple-Dijon sauce, which is so simple, but pretty darn incredible.

    I had tempeh prepared this way when I visited a new (to me) vegan restaurant a few weeks ago. I know you guys love restaurant recommendations, so if you're in the southeastern Pennsylvania area, definitely check out Sprig and Vine in New Hope. I went there with my family and I think between the lot of us, we managed to order one of everything on the menu. It was all delicious.

    I ordered cornmeal crusted tempeh, which was pretty close to the tempeh you see in this sandwich, but served as a platter with horseradish sauce. So good. I decided to snag the idea, but I stuffed mine into some bread and made tempeh sandwiches, with wasabi slaw.

    Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh Sandwiches

    I tried something new when I made this: for the binder, I used aquafaba (chickea brine for the uninitiated. Really.) It worked great! I didn't feel like waiting for a flax egg to gel, so I just went and cracked open a can of chickepas and voila, tempeh is ready for dipping.

    Just to confirm that the use of chickpea brine actually does something, I did a side-by side test with some almond milk. Almond milk worked okay, but aquafaba was way better. You can use whatever milk or a flax egg if that's what you've got on hand.

    Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh Sandwiches
    Two Halves of a Maple Dijon Tempeh Sandwich Stacked on a Plate
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    Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh Sandwiches

    Crispy cornmeal crusted tempeh is drenched in sweet maple-Dijon sauce and stuffed into toasty bread with wasabi slaw to make these satisfying and scrumptious vegan sandwiches.
    Course Sandwich
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 644 kcal
    Author Alissa

    Ingredients

    For the Wasabi Slaw:

    • 2 cups shredded cabbage
    • 1 medium carrot, shredded
    • 1 scallion, chopped
    • ¼ cup vegan mayo
    • 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
    • 2 tsp. powdered wasabi, or to taste
    • salt and pepper to taste

    For the Cornmeal Crusted Tempeh:

    • ⅓ cup whole grain Dijon mustard
    • 3 tbsp. maple syrup
    • 1-8 oz. package tempeh
    • ¼ cup aquafaba, liquid from a can of chickpeas, could substitute non-dairy milk
    • ⅓ cup cornmeal
    • ¼ tsp. salt
    • ¼ tsp. pepper
    • about 3 tbsp. canola oil, for frying

    For Serving:

    • 4 to 6 slices of sandwich bread, toasted
    • a few pieces of baby spinach or other greens, optional

    Instructions

    1. Stir all ingredients for the wasabi slaw together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
    2. Stir maple syrup and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Set aside.
    3. Slice the tempeh in half, width-wise (or in thirds, if you want to make 3 sadnwiches), then slice each piece in half, thickness wise.
    4. Stir cornmeal, salt and pepper together in a shallow dish. Pour aquafaba into a separate shallow dish.
    5. Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with oil and place over medium heat. Dip a piece of tempeh into aquafaba, flip and dip the other side, so it's fully coated. Dip each side in cornmeal mixture and then place into the skillet. Repeat for as many pieces of tempeh as you can fit into the skillet. Cook until crispy and lightly browned on bottoms, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until crispy and browned on opposite sides, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat until all tempeh pieces are cooked, adding oil to the skillet as needed between batches.
    6. Dip both sides of each tempeh slab into maple-Dijon sauce before stuffing between a pair of bread slices. Top with slaw and greens, if desired. Optionally, drizzle with additional maple-Dijon sauce. Serve.

    Recipe Notes

    This recipe makes plenty of slaw and sauce. Use as much as you like of each.

    Nutrition Facts
    Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh Sandwiches
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 644 Calories from Fat 293
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 32.5g50%
    Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
    Sodium 1187mg49%
    Potassium 648mg19%
    Carbohydrates 71.3g24%
    Fiber 5.3g21%
    Sugar 20.1g22%
    Calcium 270mg27%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

      June 09, 2016 at 10:41 am

      This is seriously the sandwich of my dreams! Tempeh is on my list of all-time favorite foods, so I'm always looking for new ways to enjoy it. I love cornmeal, too. And everything is better sandwiched between two fluffy slices of bread, right? :)

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 10, 2016 at 9:06 pm

        Thanks so much Emilie! Tempeh is one of my all-time favorites too!

        Reply
        • Resep Masakan says

          November 19, 2016 at 1:09 pm

          Hi Alissa, nice to find you're website. Thanks for share a great article, can be an inspiration.

          Reply
          • Alissa Saenz says

            November 22, 2016 at 9:11 pm

            Thank you!

            Reply
      • Resep ikan bakar enak says

        June 13, 2019 at 12:37 pm

        Good and healthy recipes are helpful for health

        Reply
    2. resep masakan indonesia says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:13 pm

      My family tempeh maker reliable, I'll try your recipe

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 11, 2016 at 8:04 pm

        I hope you enjoy! :)

        Reply
        • Resep makanan mudah says

          March 12, 2017 at 9:42 pm

          This looks yummy, but I haven’t worked much with tempeh. Do you have to steam it to get out the bitterness?

          Reply
    3. mary says

      June 13, 2016 at 8:57 am

      This looks yummy, but I haven't worked much with tempeh. Do you have to steam it to get out the bitterness?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 13, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        Thank you! I don't always steam it, but it does cut the bitterness so if you're new to tempeh you might want to try steaming it. When I do steam it I usually just wrap it in damp paper towels, put it in a bowl and then microwave it in two minute increments, for about six minutes total. It works great. :)

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      June 13, 2016 at 9:37 am

      Ohhh I've been looking for ways to get my picky [carnivore] honey to eat tempeh... I have a feeling he'll gobble this up! And if not, more for me! Thanks for sharing! :)

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 13, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        Awesome! My husband isn't usually a big tempeh fan either, but he loved this one, so maybe yours will too. :)

        Reply
    5. Resep Opor says

      November 09, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Woo looks delicious.. I think my childreen will love it. Will try it after get home..

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 11, 2016 at 9:06 am

        Thank you! I hope you all enjoy it!

        Reply
      • Resep Masakan Indonesia says

        February 23, 2017 at 10:01 am

        My family tempeh maker reliable, I’ll try your recipe Alissa

        Reply
        • Alissa Saenz says

          February 23, 2017 at 2:58 pm

          I hope you enjoy it!

          Reply
    6. Resep makanan mudah says

      March 12, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      My family tempeh maker reliable, I’ll try your recipe Alissa

      Reply
    7. Resep Umi says

      June 10, 2017 at 1:02 am

      I'll try your recipe its fantastic recipe

      Reply
    8. Rumah Parquet says

      July 14, 2017 at 4:11 am

      that look delicious..
      gonna eat all that food

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        July 15, 2017 at 10:22 am

        Thank you! :)

        Reply
    9. Resep Makanan says

      August 11, 2017 at 1:42 am

      Seriously, that picture tell a lot. and it sure looks delicious.. I think my husband and my children will lovethis. Thanks for sharing. Will try it after get home..

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        August 13, 2017 at 9:22 pm

        Thanks! I hope you enjoy!!

        Reply
    10. resep opor ayam says

      September 06, 2017 at 6:52 am

      thank you allisa recipe i want to try it at home

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        September 10, 2017 at 5:48 pm

        I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    11. Alicia says

      January 09, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      Was going through your archives and found this recipe! Made it for brunch and it was so yummy! I am not a fan of wasabi so I did not add it to the coleslaw.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 13, 2019 at 3:10 pm

        Yay!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Resep Masakan Dapur Mamake says

      May 29, 2019 at 9:42 am

      Thank you Alissa,,, seriously that look very delicious,,, i will try to recook to my family

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        May 30, 2019 at 8:56 pm

        I hope you enjoy it them!

        Reply
    13. Louupnorth says

      September 06, 2021 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      Husband and I loved this! We made it into Wraps instead of sandwiches, which worked great since we don't usually keep bread around. The wasabi slaw was excellent and so was the djion maple sauce! Excellent combination of textures and flavors!

      Reply

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